Eastern Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris mediocris
The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris mediocris) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 5 countries, weighing about 8 g. The eastern double-collared sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Eastern Double-collared Sunbird
The eastern double-collared sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in upland areas of Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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How to identify it
The eastern double-collared sunbird is a small species. The adult male has upper parts a metallic green, dark wings and tail, and a red breast band and olive belly. The beak is strongly curved and used to sip nectar from flowers. The adult female is olive above, with brown on the wings and yellowish-green underparts.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mozambique.
When to see it
The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify an Eastern Double-collared Sunbird?
- The eastern double-collared sunbird is a small species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Eastern Double-collared Sunbird?
- The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see an Eastern Double-collared Sunbird?
- The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird occurs in 5 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Double-collared Sunbird?
- The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird is most easily confused with the Superb Sunbird, the Superb Sunbird and the Malagasy Green Sunbird.
- Is the Eastern Double-collared Sunbird endangered?
- The Eastern Double-collared Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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